high mileage E46 M3s

[dannypiv]

Selling one with 193k right now. You wouldn't even know it had that many by the way it drives. 1 owner with no accidents too

[jmitro]

nothing quite like your own set of eyes....

+1. just b/c they say it's "fine" doesn't mean it shouldn't be reinforced.
I did mine this summer.

[SmokemhontaS]

Hey guys, dont know if this thread is still active or not but im looking at picking up a 2001 e46 m3 6spped with 172k on it. Ive been trying to find out if i should be concerned about the miles or not. From what ive heard, sounds like the s54 doesnt have too many problems besides the vanos being replaced.

[Phil Trill]

Do it!

[christiansBMW]

I love this thread I just bought a 02 with 120k and was second guessing the purchase because of miles but I don't regret it at all ! I love it and this thread is so reassuring!

[R8TED M]

I have a 2004 m3 SMG with 112k miles. Nothing wrong at all! No SMG problems or anything
Pulls and drives like no other! I love my m3!

[Alexstunts85e30]

Just bought a 04 with 110k runs like a champ has some play in the steering wheel which is probably the coupler I inspected everything else looks great feels like it has 40k :

[M3Coug]

I just cant wait to have an M I can put miles on :-)

[Phil Trill]

almost to 210k !!

[blackoute30]

Mine has 164k and counting! lol and it still looks brand new every side you look at it!

[apollo322]

118,000 on mine and no issues for years. Like it so much I wont consider a replacement until I get to at least 150,000, and I might just buy a newer year lower miles version of the same car. Nothing they make now is nearly as much fun to me

[nowloadingrage]

Thanks guys. I was feeling like I was getting up there when the M rolled 66k the other day.

[shamoo1]

How much does it cost to have them replaced. Sorry noob here.

[BMWknight]

I'm interested in seeing you guys include your tranny info too: SMG or manual? Wondering how the SMG tranny and components' reliability is compared to the traditional manual components and tranny.

[328ci906]

166,666 miles

[Koyote]

136K and climbing, been my daily for ten months now since selling my 330i.

Last repair needed at 134K was the carrier bearing on the driveshaft, otherwise stayed on top of all valve adjustment intervals and regular maintenance, this car never disappoints me

[328ci906]

^I just did that two weeks ago on mine.

[christiansBMW]

136K and climbing, been my daily for ten months now since selling my 330i.

Last repair needed at 134K was the carrier bearing on the driveshaft, otherwise stayed on top of all valve adjustment intervals and regular maintenance, this car never disappoints me

How often are valve adjustments due ?

[lithium726]

How often are valve adjustments due ?

30k.

[pottsalot]

There is Hope. Phil, Hope you get to 300k one day

[DJEMPOWER]

Flipped 100000 going to work yesterday. Recent repair, constant pressure valve and belt
replace. Coming soon, valve adjust. Second owner. Bought from dealer certified pre owned at 18000 miles.
No smg issues. I have had two coils fail but otherwise most sollid car i have ever owned.
My M is my dd and makes going to work so much better

[christiansBMW]

Flipped 100000 going to work yesterday. Recent repair, constant pressure valve and belt
replace. Coming soon, valve adjust. Second owner. Bought from dealer certified pre owned at 18000 miles.
No smg issues. I have had two coils fail but otherwise most sollid car i have ever owned.
My M is my dd and makes going to work so much better

Good , glad to hear reliable these Ms can be !

[MauiM3Mania]

My '04 just rolled past 42K.

[AngryWhopper]

Hard to believe so many E46 M3s are now at 120k+ miles.. guess these cars are getting old! Mine is at 103k, SMG, and no issues..

[couchflyer]

It is reassuring to know that the E46s are be able to put on the miles.